Abstract
The well-known psychologist William James made significant contributions to educational theory that significantly affected how teachers imparted knowledge. William James was a prominent psychologist in the late 19th and early 20th century who made substantial contributions to education. Theory and practice in education have been greatly influenced by his knowledge of human consciousness, emotion, and behavior. This review of the literature aims to find out how James' psychological theories have influenced contemporary teaching methods. This review attempts to provide educators with useful guidance for enhancing student growth and learning, with an emphasis on James' theories and their relevance to modern classrooms. The significance of the study is to know about James’ psychological theories that influence modern teaching pedagogies and learning and by studying this study educators can find guidance for improving and enhancing student learning and growth. The conclusion of the study shows that modern teaching methods are highly influenced by James’ ideas like habit formation, students’ attention and engagement, and the nature of awareness moreover, implementation of James’ ideas may help teachers improve the students’ results and performance as these provide more interesting, engaging, and effective learning environments. James’ philosophies are useful for the implication of modern educational trends like active learning techniques, the creation of mindful activities, social and emotional learning, and student-centered learning.
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